Description

Up to 20K Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights Summary of Responsibilities:

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care given to inpatients and outpatients to patients of all age populations at Piedmont Medical Center requiring respiratory therapy services. THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST FULL TIME NIGHTS WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited and Approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required. Minimum Experience: No previous experience required; 2 to 5 years of job-related experience preferred. NICU experience preferred. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: Minimum of CRTT required. RRT preferred. Current BLS required through approved provider (American Heart Association) upon hire; NRP, PALS, ACLS certifications required within orientation. Current Respiratory Therapy Licensure through South Carolina Medical.

Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Experience:

Level II or III NICU experience

Certifications:

Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
Preferred: RRT

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